The date is set

[davidpizzica]

On wednesday Oct. 3rd, I'll have my colonoscopy done. I have to take some pills and drink some liquid the day before. I just wanted to get this done as soon as possible. I'm a little nervous about the doctor finding something. I hope not. I can use PT support!

[Karen]

Bleeech - we'll be thinking of you!

[davidpizzica]

Bleeech - we'll be thinking of you!

Karen, that's exactly the word I would use!

[lizbud]

When I read your post title, I thought you were getting married.


Good luck with your procedure.

[slick]

Hmmmm.....colonoscopy
I've had one. The only words of advice I have for you is on the day before, don't go any further than 5 ft from the toilet!!!

Really, the preparation is worse that the procedure. They give you something to relax and believe me....you will go "far far away" and wake up when it's all over.

It's a good test to have. On mine they found and removed some pre-cancer polyps...they even showed them to me (I asked to see them). Don't be nervous. Just look forward to the drugs.

[carole]

Big brother you know i will be there in spirit holding your hand through this procedure, i will be thinking of you dear friend and hoping with all my heart all will be ok, have faith, i am sure you will be fine,best of luck matey.keep us posted please, HUGS.

[gini]

I attended a Rotary meeting and one of our members spoke about his procedure.

He promised all of his buddies that he would throw them a huge party if they would all go have colonoscopies on the same day. Just a good preventative measure for men.

What was funny about it is that his buddies agreed and they were all on their cell phones talking to each other the day before "after" they had taken the liquids. All of them were in their bathrooms!!!!!!
Slick is right - stay very very close to home base...............and good luck!

They all agreed that the worst part was the day before.

[Laura's Babies]

I have had them and will have another in a year or so. They SAVE lives! Scared now? What about if you don't have it done and you find out to late that you put it off to long like my brother did..... It cost him his life... such a waste of a great life!

[davidpizzica]

Big brother you know i will be there in spirit holding your hand through this procedure, i will be thinking of you dear friend and hoping with all my heart all will be ok, have faith, i am sure you will be fine,best of luck matey.keep us posted please, HUGS.

Carole, I know you will be there in spirit to hold my hand and comfort me. I be with you in spirit when you go through your tests. {{{{HUGS}}}} to you, Sis, and prayers.

[davidpizzica]

Believe it or not, my boss wants me to work a few hours wednesday before my colonoscopy! I wish I would've taken the whole day, but I think working will wear me out before the test. Aren't bosses wonderful!

[Pam]

David I have had one too and, believe me, hearing the words "all looks just fine" from your doctor will be worth it. I had a couple of polyps removed at the time and, for me, it was well worth the long night in the bathroom. I hope you have lots of good reading material. Actually, working right up until you have to drink *the stuff* will take your mind off of what is to come!

[Dorothy39]

We'll be thinking of you , David P, on Oct. 3rd.

Like Slick noted. and my Sister told me the same thing.

They will give you something that will take you " far, far away"

You know, where troubles melt like lemon drops....................

Yes, we will all be holding your hand in Spirit, you will be just fine~~~~

[carole]

David it might actually be helpful that you have to work beforehand, as it will keep your mind off it some, i know you would rather not, but i find hanging around waiting for it the worst, as i will be doing tues morn for my tests, my hubby is coming home and taking me and will be with me so that is very re-assuring, remember i will be thinking of you and there in spirit holding your hand along with everyone else lol, if you find your hand rather sore afterwards you will know why, all the tight squeezing its gonna get lol, take care my friend, and i sure hope all will be well.

[davidpizzica]

We'll be thinking of you , David P, on Oct. 3rd.

Like Slick noted. and my Sister told me the same thing.

They will give you something that will take you " far, far away"

You know, where troubles melt like lemon drops....................

Yes, we will all be holding your hand in Spirit, you will be just fine~~~~

Dorothy, when I'm in Oz on wednesday, I'll look up the tin man, scarecrow, and the cowardly lion and tell them about you!

[joycenalex]

i've installed a padded toilet seat and stocked up on magazines. did anyone from your doctors' suggest a low residue diet- low fiber- for a few days before you start the prep? mine is booked for the 15th, so i'll be very interested in hearing about your experiences. huge hugs, and i'm handholding you in cyberspace. regards, joyce in columbus